Bill With More Than $2 Billion in Teacher-Training Cuts Advances in House
The legislation would cut less from the U.S. Department of Education than President Donald Trump wanted, and now moves on to the full House of Representatives.
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July 19, 2017
July 18, 2017
House Lawmakers Cast a Critical Eye on ESSA Oversight
At a hearing, Republicans and Democrats alike raise questions about whether the U.S. Department of Education is being consistent in its feedback to states on their Every Student Succeeds Act plans.
July 17, 2017
As Congress Probes the Shift to ESSA Under DeVos, Here's What to Watch For
Republicans have made it clear they're concerned about Washington overreach concerning the Every Student Succeeds Act. But how do Democrats feel about what Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has done so far?
July 14, 2017
Governors Tell Congress: Early Education Just as Crucial as Health Care, Tax Reform
The letter, written on behalf of the National Governors Association by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington state and Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval of Nevada, connected early education to larger issues.
July 13, 2017
House Lawmakers Advance Funding Bill Without Trump-DeVos Choice Programs
The legislation lawmakers discussed on Thursday differs from the Trump administration's plan in several respects, but both plans would eliminate $2 billion in aid for teacher training.
July 12, 2017
Like Trump Budget, House Funding Bill Strips Out $2 Billion for Teacher Training
The bill, released on Wednesday, would provide $66 billion for the U.S. Department of Education, down $2.4 billion from the current budget.
July 12, 2017
Four Things to Watch in the House Bill Funding Betsy DeVos' Department
Early indications are that lawmakers aren't incredibly enthusiastic about what DeVos and President Donald Trump are proposing for Education Department spending.
June 28, 2017
Here Are Seven Education Items on Congress' 'Honey-Do' List
We've put together a list of policy issues that the 115th Congress could at least in theory address, ranging from higher education to student data privacy.
June 22, 2017
House Passes Bill to Overhaul Career-Tech Education by Giving More Power to States
Like the Every Student Succeeds Act, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act gives more decision-making and funding authority to states.
June 22, 2017
GOP Health Care Proposals: What Educators Should Know
As the Senate health care plan is introduced, see how efforts to replace "Obamacare" could impact the nation's schools when it comes to special education funding, teacher benefits, and more.
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